Meat Loaf with Mustard Seeds and White Pepper

Flavored with plenty of mustard, Tom Mylan's meat loaf is more reminiscent of a French terrine than the ketchup-topped American standby. To create a lighter texture, Mylan soaks bread crumbs in cream before blending them with the meat.

How to make this recipe

Preheat the oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and cream and let stand until the crumbs absorb the cream, about 2 minutes.

In a bowl, mix the ground beef, veal and pork with the breadcrumb mixture, egg yolks, mustard seeds, whole-grain mustard, parsley, garlic, white pepper and salt, blending thoroughly. Pack the mixture into a 2-quart loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf registers 155°. Let the meat loaf rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Suggested Pairing

Malbec from Argentina has become incredibly popular over the past couple of years, largely because it offers lots of flavor for a modest price. It also has a peppery kick that makes it a great match for this aromatic meat loaf.